FIlinia Mirutu (17:02 05/05/3303) An Unexpected Surprise
05 May 2017Filina Mirutu
Captains Log (Battuta City, LP 847-48 System) Scratching my head, I wake from a dream state that has left me foggy and a bit lethargic. I roll over and look around the small cabin. "I really need a bigger bed." Running my hands over my face, I rub my eyes, clearing my vision as I crawl out of the small sleeping compartment.
Stretching slowly, my neck and back creak as then lean over and look in the small mirror I have mounted on the compartment wall. "Sheesh, I didn't have that many drinks before bed." Chuckling slightly, I quickly dress in some sweats, a t-shirt and my boots. Grabbing my bag I make my way to the station facilities and get ready for the day.
After grabbing some food at one of the local diners, I sit and talk for a few moments with some fellow explorers, who tell me about a new group forming. They are called The Forge.
They told me that they were not aligned with any factions, but rather, were more ambassadors, in search of science, exploration, and knowledge. I like the thought of and they gave me their contact information before I headed back to my ship.
Before boarding, I stop and talk to the deck crew, "everything looks good Commander Filina, we buffed a few scratches out of your pain job too, was nothing big" the one man replies as he winks at me. Shaking my head, i just laugh, "Well thank you, what do I owe you?" I ask as I look at back quarter panel of my sidewinder, "ahh nothing, we heard you helped the Union Laborers, it was the least we could do."
Looking back at him, and another that had walked up to stand next to him, I just stared curiously, about the ask more questions, but thought it best I not. "Well, thank you, and it was nothing, really." I said quietly, brow slightly furrowing as I was not use to such kindness, not without someone wanting something in return.
Turning back to my ship, I stare at her for a few long moments. She was nothing special, just a plain Sidewinder, but I did equip her with the best I could afford, for the time being. I started to walk around her, the men still watching me, as if they were waiting for something. It was then that I saw it, on the port side, my head snapping back to the men, "Did you guys do this?" I ask, pointing up as I turned to look back at my ships name painted on the side, utterly amazed at what I was seeing.
"We sure did Commander" one of them said as he crossed his arms over his chest in a proud gesture. "Sure did, Ma'am, told you, you helped us a lot by delivering that data, it is the least we can do." The other one said, a young man, grinning from ear to ear as he stepped forward.
My eyes welled up with tears, but I didn't look at them, I didn't want them to see my moment of weakness, even if it was a joyful moment.
Blinking rapidly, I cleared my throat, and lifted my chin a bit prouder than I had felt just minutes before. Taking a deep breath, I just stared at the name, Mirutu I.
Mirutu was my fathers name, a great Starship Captain of the Gallente Federation in another galaxy. I had only heard stories about him, how he led his people to victory during many wars. He was quite the leader, from what my mother told me. I only saw him a few times as a child in person, he was gone most of the time. But holodecks are amazing things. But then one day, we got news, that his ship had been shot down. I was only nine.
When I got my ship, I knew immediately what I wanted to name it, it was my way of remembering him, maybe even hoping that....Shaking my head I looked back at the men, offering them both a warm smile filled with gratitude, humbled by what they had did.
I figured they got the name from my flight logs, when I showed them to the port authority. But I never thought I would see it on the side of my ship.
"Thank you" I simply said as I walked back to them, sticking my hand out to shake both of theirs. "This means a lot, more than you know" I took a deep breath as they shook my hand, then looked back at my ship, "it is on both sides Commander, we are very happy you didn't get upset"
I turned back to them and started to laugh, "upset, no, not in the least" I said as i shook my head, silver eyes finally lighting up as I looked at them both.
I stood there, in my flight suit, head shaking as I laughed with them for a few more minutes, then we finally said our goodbyes, "come back anytime Commander Filina, you are always welcome here in Battuta City" they called out as I started to board my ship.
Closing the hatch, I set my things back in the bunk area and moved to the flight deck. Staring at the cockpit, I just chuckle.,
"Me, a commander, wouldn't my father get a kick out of this"
I laughed to myself as I finally took the seat and pulled out my log book. I still liked writing things down, and kept it in a fire proof box next to my chair, in case, well.
"I wish he was here" I whispered as I started writing down the mornings events, then put it back, and set the digital lock.
Turning to my right, I pulled up the maps after checking for any messages, and just stared at the way points...
"So, Dad, where too today?"